Arwen Slipper Socks!!!

I'm so glad that I bought the Arwen Slipper Socks pattern! They're so satisfying to make. I finished the cuff and I'm working on the heel now. I can't wait until I get to graft the toe!

(These are my first socks that I've ever made)

The Chrissa Project!

I just got my AG catalog in the mail and love Chrissa's hat. But, I'm going to try to make it! Wish me luck, since I'm pretty much terrible at cables, but I'll attempt it. Here's a picture above.

I recently posted a pattern on Ravelry titled "Single Stitch Baby Socks". I had a lot of experimenting with DPNs and, after a lot of fiddling, mastered them. They were overall my biggest challenge, so after I finished a tube I felt on top of the world! I decided to make socks! My friends had all told me they started with baby socks, so I gave it a go. I have no idea who I'll give these to, as I know no babies that they'd fit, but who knows? Maybe I'll just keep them to look back and remember how victorious I felt after making them!

Materials:

3 mm (US 4) DPNs

Patons Classic Wool ( 2 skeins) in color of choice

Size B crochet hook (2.25 mm)

Scissors

Tapestry needle

Something to try the sock on. If the baby you're making them for isn't around, try using a toy or stuffed animal--it sounds silly, but it's only so that you can monitor the size of your sock.

PATTERN:

Cast on 60 sts and seperate the stitches onto 3 needles evenly. Now, begin to knit (plain knitting will create st st even if you don't purl!) until your piece measures about 5 inches, OR the length you desire for the "cuff". Remember about the picot edge, so don't make it too long since you'll be adding to it later.

OK--keep knitting until your piece is the length of your baby's foot and fits well.

ATTENTION! PATTERN WAS WRONG! I'M FIXING IT NOW. I'M SORRY THAT IT STOPPED SO ABRUPTLY--IT WILL BE BACK UP SOON, I PROMISE!

Shell Stitch Potholder

This is an elegant yet sophisticated pot-holder. Ever host a party? Then you'll know that even if you're in the kitchen most of the time you can still look elegant and stylish, especially handling hot pots!

Right now this pattern is free for today only so check it out! It's very easy and fun to make!

***Pictures are coming soon once my camera has recharged!***

Shell Stitch Potholder

Materials

Size I-9 crochet hook

Lion Brand Alpine Wool in 2 chosen colors.

Scsissors

Darning Needle

Imagination!

Pattern:

With main color:

Ch 4, sl st into 1st chain to close round. Ch 3, 2 dc in ring. Ch 2, 3 dc in ring. Ch 3, 2 dc in ring. Ch 2, 3 dc in ring. 1 sc in ch 3 sp to close round.

*Ch 2, dc in ea st until 1st corner. *Dc 2 in same st, ch 2, dc 2 STILL IN THE SAME STITCH. Dc in all of the other sts until next corner**. Rep from * to *** until you've completed each side and 4 corners.**

Rep from * to ** until piece is approx. 6 inches wide. Fasten off.

With other color:

Starting at a corner, *1 sc in ea st until you reach the 2st corner. 2 sc in same st, ch 2, another 2 sc IN THE SAME STITCH.** Repeat from * to ** until all 4 corners have been crocheted. Fasten off.

With main color:

Starting at a corner, *sc 2 sts, 7 dc in next st, sc in next 2**, rep from * to **. until you have 4 sts left. Ch 8, sk 4, 1 sc in ch 3 sp to close round. Fasten off.

With other color:

Work 1 sc into ea st, including all of the stitches in your *shell* (*7 dc in same st*).

Fasten off.

Viola! You've just created a simple yet stunning kitchen product that'll you'll find useful for every meal you cook!

Cirque du Souris

I finally found patterns I'm satisfied with for the swaps I joined on Ravelry.

For the bag swap: Isabeau Purse

For the Alan Dart swap: Cirque Du Souris

You can find links to both of these patterns on Ravelry.

DPNs 4 Life!

Ah! I finally learned how to use DPNs!! After countless videos and books and tries I managed to complete my first project on them--a "playful possum". I will post pictures as soon as my camera is recharged. In the meantime I have to "get crackin'"--I joined 2 swaps on Ravelry and haven't started either project yet!! One is to make purses and one is to make an Alan Dart or Jean Greenhowe toy. I'm so mad at myself--I refused to buy "Irresistable Gifts To Knit" by Alan Dart when I saw it, and now IT'S OUT OF PRINT!!!!! Ahhh! Hopefully I can make a post on Ravelry to see if anyone has a copy to spare.

Until next time,

Llama Girl